Journal History

Indexing and Accreditation
k@ta journal was first published in 1999 and was nationally accredited in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2016, 2020,  and 2025. It is currently accredited at SINTA 1 level based on the Decree of the Director General of Research and Development No. 295/C/C3/KPT/2026, dated 2 January 2026. This status is valid for issues from Volume 26, Number 2 (2024) to Volume 31, Number 1 (2029).
The online version with DOI number for each article has been available since k@ta Volume 14, Issue 1, and can be accessed on the journal's website. They can also be accessed from ProQuest e-journal (http://www.proquest.com). k@ta has also been covered by Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EBSCO, Index Copernicus, Asean Citation Index, BASE, Worldcat, Dimensions, Mendeley, CrossRef, and Google Scholar.
As of 1 January 2025, the ASEAN Citation Index (ACI) database has ceased its indexing and submission activities. However, the ACI database system and website will remain publicly accessible at no cost until 2029. Articles published in k@ta journal up to the last issue of 2024 remain indexed in ACI.
As of 24 January 2025, k@ta journal has been officially accepted for indexation in the Asian Science Citation Index (ASCI) database.
As of 11 February 2025, k@ta has been officially accepted for inclusion in the Modern Language Association (MLA) Directory of Periodicals. 
Since 26 January 2026, k@ta Journal has been listed in the Research Resources – Journals section on the The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF) website.

Updated Policy on the Use of AI
Since k@ta Volume 26 (1), the journal has used Turnitin, including its AI-writing detection features, to monitor possible generative AI use in all submissions.  In response to rapid developments in AI, the journal has updated its policy to regulate AI-assisted work. This policy guides the responsible use of AI tools by authors, editors, and reviewers. It applies to all manuscripts submitted for Volume 28 (1) and later issues.

Updated Template
Starting from k@ta Volume 26 (1), a revised template has been introduced to enhance the journal's readability and ensure consistency in formatting. However, it is important to note that Volume 26 (1) represents a transition between editorial teams. As a result, some articles in this issue may still reflect the formatting style used by the former editors. Full implementation of the revised template has been achieved in Volume 26 (2), ensuring alignment with high publishing standards.

Updated Tools
Beginning with k@ta Volume 26 (1), the following tools have been introduced to uphold academic integrity and improve the quality of submissions:
Turnitin: Used to check both plagiarism levels and AI-generated content.
Grammarly: Used for checking grammar and language consistency.
Recite: Ensures reference accuracy.

Authorship and Identification Policy
Starting from k@ta Volume 27 (1), all authors are required to include their ORCID ID upon submission. ORCID IDs are now displayed alongside author names in each published article. This policy reflects our commitment to transparency, author identification, and best practices in publishing.

Reviewer Transparency
Since Volume 26 (1), k@ta has included the names of assigned reviewers for each issue. Reviewers who evaluated manuscripts, regardless of whether the manuscripts were published, are acknowledged on the journal website under the corresponding issue. In addition, a complete list of all reviewers who have contributed to the journal over the years is available on this page. 

Past Editors
Since its first publication in 1999, k@ta has been shaped by the dedication and leadership of its editors. Below is a list of past editors for the issues where online records are available, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the journal's growth:
Dwi Setiawan, Editor-in-Chief, Vol. 22 (1) - Vol. 25 (2)
Setefanus Suprajitno, Managing Editor,  Vol. 22 (1) - Vol. 25 (2)
Esther Kuntjara, Editor-in-Chief, Vol. 21 (1) - Vol. 21 (2)
Liliek Soelistyo, Managing Editor,  Vol. 21 (1) - Vol. 21 (2)
Liliek Soelistyo, Editor-in-Chief, Vol. 20 (1) - Vol. 20 (2)
Ribut Basuki, Managing Editor,  Vol. 20 (1) - Vol. 20 (2)
*All listed editors are from the English Department of Petra Christian University, Indonesia.